Sterile Processing Technician Mid Shift

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

At Crestwood Medical Center we believe in the power of people to create great care! At our 180 bed full service acute care facility we offer a friendly work environment perfect for a new grad looking to start their career or an experienced technologist looking to make a change.

Crestwood Medical Center is located in Huntsville Alabama which offers a rich history and variety of attractions such as education arts nature or just pure entertainment. With a cost of living 8% lower than the national average we are affordable for everyone!

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician ensures the availability of clean sterilized and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for cleaning decontaminating assembling sterilizing and storing instruments and supplies in compliance with hospital policies procedures and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Schedule: Full-Time Mid-Shift 10:30AM start time with 8 or 10 hour shifts M-F

What We Offer

Student Loan Repayment Plans
Health Insurance Eligibility 1^st of the Month
6% 401k Employer Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Company provided renewal of BLS

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician Operating Room Technician or Instrument Technician training program preferred
0-2 years of experience in sterile processing instrument reprocessing or an operating room required
Previous experience in Sterile Processing highly preferred

Essential Functions

Cleans decontaminates inspects assembles and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.
Conducts daily tests of sterilization equipment including Bowie-Dick tests chemical and biological indicators maintaining accurate records of results.
Stocks and assembles case carts ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.
Performs routine maintenance of sterilization equipment including weekly autoclave cleaning and reports malfunctions promptly.
Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.
Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.
Adheres to infection control policies and procedures including the use of standard precautions to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
Obtains returns and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.
Assists with the orientation and training of new personnel in sterile processing protocols and procedures.
Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.
Ensures equipment is checked for proper functioning before each use and maintains a safe and sterile work environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.

About Crestwood Medical Center

Crestwood Medical Center is a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. We have been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery Maternity Care and Spine Surgery the American Heart Associations Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold Plus) and AFib (Gold) a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging Endoscopy Breast Care and Elderly Care.

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